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Re: Audi A6 re-paint or wet-sand [laxne6] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 01, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: laxne6 (Oct 01, 2008 5:39 am)

Well if you wet-sand the clear coat, that part of the car is vulnerable to further deterioration. The paint under the clear coat is not shiny, it is rather dull. If the clear coat starts to shed, it's going to look awful underneath. You've seen this in older cars.
 
For a car this new there is really no other choice but to paint the panels if the scratches are that deep.
 
Put it another way: if a buffer won't get them out with a few minutes work, then that's your answer, for both you and your neighbor.
 
this is not a 7 year old Buick we are talking about here. If your paint deteriorates, you have suffered a major loss in value.
 
It's not much different than your kid spraying graffiti over the neighbors brand-new house and suggesting that we sand it off.
 
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Re: New Bumper or repair original [Mr_Shiftright] by mspepper
Oct 01, 2008 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 24, 2008 3:26 pm)

Thank you for the information and your opinion. So all in all it's best to replace the dented bumper with a new one yes? I was trying to see if the repair was worth it since the person who hit my Mini was my sister
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Re: New Bumper or repair original [mspepper] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 01, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: mspepper (Oct 01, 2008 1:57 pm)

Oh well your sister. Well then you have to balance family relations with resale value---this is a dark and fearsome place that mere Hosts cannot dare to go
 
I don't want your sister waving a $600--$700 repair bill in my face. I had my bumper repaired (BIG dent) and it looked fine one year later but....I guess if worst comes to worst you could have it repainted again.
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Is The Doctor In? by oldfarmer50
Oct 20, 2008 (8:15 am)
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Has anyone tried a paint touch-up product call "Dr. Colorchip"?
 
Saw an ad in autoweek recently. The claim is for good match on repaired paint chips and such. If it is to be believed you can get good results even if you have ten thumbs (like me).
 
Any opinions?
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Re: New Bumper or repair original [Mr_Shiftright] by mspepper
Oct 21, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 01, 2008 2:52 pm)

..and the rest of the bumper story.....my sister backed into the corner of my mini bumper with her BMW....ouch ....and her bumper costs more than mine. Balancing family relations is key here. bumper repair here we come! I'll let you know how it comes out. Thanks again.
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Re: Is The Doctor In? [oldfarmer50] by bigfur
Oct 21, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Oct 20, 2008 8:15 am)

Only way i can put it would be, if its that good they would use it in a body shop.
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Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by lupo55
Nov 09, 2008 (4:27 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2008 6:09 am)

I,d like to keep my car as long as possible. I know that bringing it in and out of a heated garage in winter is the not the best thing for body longevity. If i rustproof will it negate the effects of the using the garage, or should I simply park it outside and play it safe?
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Re: Corrosion heated garage [lupo55] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 09, 2008 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: lupo55 (Nov 09, 2008 4:27 am)

I still think air circulation is the key here, as well as underside car washes if you live in an area that uses road salts. I'd keep in indoors, sure. You've just got to control the moisture in the garage, and a fan will help. You could also add a drying agent to the trunk and interior, like they use in boats. You buy it in little pouches, or you pour the grainular powder into a little basket and it absorbs moisture. Any boat shop knows about this stuff.
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Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by allenjackson
Nov 10, 2008 (9:44 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 09, 2008 8:43 am)

Older vehicles had a switch, lever, or knob you could use to select it. Most vehicles today only recycle the interior air on MAX A/C, which is what your car is emulating - when it needs to cool down the interior quickly it engages max A/C mode, which recycles the interior until it can maintain the temperature with external air.
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1999 Honda Accord Paint peeling by korniemd
Nov 15, 2008 (7:03 pm)
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I have a 1999 Honda Accord that the clear coat is flaking off and the paint below is deteriorating badly. Called Honda, they told me to take it to a dealer. Dealer said District Parts and Service Mgr had to take a look at it. Bottom line it will cost $1600 to repaint and Honda will contribute $500 toward that. They have all the excuses acid rain, sun etc but not their problem. This is a dark green car and now I am seeing a lot of them with this same problem. I asked Honda how significant a problem this is and was informed they don't keep any statistics on paint. Not a safety issue so who cares. Any recommendations? Car runs great but it is an embarassment to drive.

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